Moments in Time, Oct. 1
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 1, 1914 – The Germans retreat from France. Oct. 1, 1964 – Falling debris from the top two floors of a flaming building in Boston kills five...
View ArticleOne detained, two escape after fake 20s presented at Al’s East
A woman was detained by police and her two male companions escaped in a black Jeep after the woman and one of the men presented three fake $20 bills at the pharmacy inside Al’s East, 702 E. Lincolnway,...
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Alexander “Joe” Ross, 1962-2014
Alexander Joseph “Joe” Ross, 52, of LaPorte, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sept. 29, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 25, 1962, in Minneapolis, MN, to Marvin...
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Courtney Harley, 1977-2014
Courtney E. Harley, 36, of LaPorte, died Oct. 1, 2014, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Michigan City, IN. She was born Dec. 8, 1977, in Michigan City to Charles and Carol (Heise) Wright. Courtney...
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Send a card to wish former LaPortean a Happy 100th Birthday
Margaret Boardman Margaret Boardman, a LaPorte native who now lives in Mooresville, NC, will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Oct. 20. Folks are invited to send cards to Margaret at 203 Crimson...
View ArticleChristian pop bands to perform at Salem Chapel Oct. 4
Christian pop music bands Attaboy and The Perfect Dream will be presenting a youth-oriented concert this Saturday, Oct. 4, at Salem Chapel United Methodist Church, 2802 E. Ind. 4, LaPorte. Doors open...
View ArticleFish fry at First Christian Church Oct. 4
First Christian Church, corner of Maple and Monroe in LaPorte, will host an all-you-care-to-eat fish fry on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. Menu includes: pollock, baked beans, baked potato, salad,...
View ArticleWBA Hall of Fame Banquet is Oct. 11
The LaPorte USBC Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame Banquet will take place Oct. 11 at noon at Portofino restaurant, LaPorte. Debbie Rose and Chrystal Brown will be inducted into the Hall at that...
View ArticleThe Spirit Singers will be First Friday performers Oct. 3
About 15 years ago a few musical members of Sacred Heart Church in Wanatah decided to take their musical talents out into the community, and today The Spirit Singers are thriving with members from...
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Groundbreaking for PNC student/athletics complex, made possible by Keslings...
An artist’s rendering of the new complex. (Click to enlarge) Purdue North Central will celebrate the groundbreaking for its Student Services and Athletics Complex on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. The...
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 2
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 2, 1914 – Thousands will invade LaPorte for a three-day circus. The interurban lines will cooperate in bringing people in to witness the...
View ArticleEmbrace fall in a fun way Oct. 3-5 at Westville Pumpkin Fest
Fall is here, but that doesn’t mean fun is over. The 2014 Westville Pumpkin Fest will take place Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5, at Prairie Meadow Park, located at the intersection of U.S. 421...
View ArticleLP Tennis Sectional finals postponed until Friday
The LaPorte boys tennis sectional championship between Marquette Catholic and LaPorte, scheduled to take place Thursday, was postponed until Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the LeRoy Courts in Kesling Park. If...
View ArticleHear from LaPorte School Board candidates at AAUW town meeting Oct. 7
The LaPorte Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a town hall meeting to introduce LaPorte School Board candidates to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at...
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Good Day Sunshine
Photo by Mike Kellems (click to enlarge) Start your Friday with a smile: Strawberry Fields have nothing on this enormous expanse of sunflowers south of LaPorte.
View ArticleMoments in Time, Oct. 3
Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library Oct. 3, 1914 – A local man who ran away with his wife’s $200 dowry is arrested in Milwaukee. Oct. 3, 1964 – Three tornadoes hit the area awaiting...
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Bring the family to LPFD’s annual open house Oct. 4
The view from the top of the LPFD aerial unit at a past open house. The LaPorte Fire Department will host its annual open house on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 809 W....
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Virginia Kuhn, 1925-2014
Virginia H. Kuhn, 89, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at Franciscan Hospice Communities in Michigan City, IN. She was born April 24, 1925, in LaPorte to Arthur and Helen (Kallies) Gangwer....
View ArticleGabriel Carrillo, 64
Gabriel A. Carrillo, 64, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014, in LaPorte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in his honor on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, LaPorte. Visitation...
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Roger Patla, 1961-2014
Roger A. Patla, 53, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, at 12:22 p.m. following a short illness. Roger passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born July...
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